This project reimagines mystical feminism through an interpretation of the Norse sea goddess Rán. She embodies nature’s dualities—life and death, creation and destruction. In contrast to my Wrestlerssculpture, Rán stands alone. Her connection to the sea echoes the mystical feminist view that we are inherently linked to nature and life’s cycles. As ruler of the ocean’s depths, Rán symbolizes facets of the feminine experience, particularly its spiritual and intuitive dimensions. Mystical feminism has inspired my interest in how women can embrace the unknown and pursue self-discovery. In a life filled with stress and expectations, could Rán help reconnect us with our spiritual potential?

Rán belongs to a group of feminist archetypes I’ve developed through my practice: The Wrestlers, The Hunters, Diadumene, and Rán. These sculptural figures act as avatars, waiting to be activated. Slowly shaped over years and through various media, they continue to evolve. I’m especially influenced by Merlin Stone’s When God Was a Woman (1976), which traces how patriarchal religions erased feminine symbols and deities. Her research reveals how matriarchal belief systems—once centered on goddesses, fertility, and cyclical time—were replaced by monotheistic structures that demonized female power.

This historical shift continues to shape my work, as I explore what was lost—and what might be reclaimed. After Rán first emerged as a bronze sculpture last year, her journey has expanded into the digital realm. I am now working with her through film, drawing, painting, blockchain, wool, 3D printing, sound, and as an augmented reality sculpture.